Tag: AIBA
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Unstoppable Germany outclass visiting USA
Lausanne – Switzerland, Dec 08: OUTCLASS, A packed EWS Arena in Göppingen was treated to a near-flawless performance by the German Eagles as they completely overwhelmed the visiting USA Knockouts in Group B. Gojan, Sopa, Michel and Pfeifer were the stars of the show on a night when everything went right. The experience of German…
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2012 come to an end with the best of the year awarded
Yerevan – Armenia, Dec 07: In conjunction with the finals of the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships, the 2012 AIBA Annual Awards Ceremony celebrated the very best of a historical year. Presided by Dr Ching-Kuo Wu, AIBA President, the event took place at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex in front of delegates from…
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Katie nominated Women’s Boxing Ambassador
Yerevan – Armenia, Dec 07: The International Boxing Association (AIBA) is delighted to announce that Irish boxing superstar Katie Taylor was today named as AIBA Women’s Boxing Ambassador. This nomination was announced by AIBA President, Dr Ching-Kuo Wu at the 2012 AIBA Annual Awards Ceremony held in Yerevan where the Lightweight (60kg) king was receiving…
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AIBA provisionally suspends the Indian Boxing
Lausanne, Dec 06: Further to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC’s) suspension imposed on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Executive Committee Bureau has decided today 6 December 2012 to provisionally suspend the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF). This provisional suspension is also due to the fact that AIBA had learned about…
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First Algeria home match against Azerbaijan
Lausanne, Nov 27: After suffering a heavy defeat away to Russia in their first World Series of Boxing (WSB) outing, the Algeria Desert Hawks will be keen to make amends in Group A when they welcome Azerbaijan Baku Fires at the Salle Hocine-Chaalane on Friday 30 November (15:00 local time). The home team will be…
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Boxing: Powerful Germany reserve hot reception for Ukraine
Lausanne, Nov 21: Following an encouraging display in Week I when they pushed the reigning champions all the way, a fearsome quintet of boxers will now be relishing the prospect of getting the German Eagles’ first win on the board against Ukraine Otamans this Friday 23 November (20:00 local time). A sensational line-up will be…
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Italy dig deep to inflict defeat on Germany
Lausanne, Nov 18: Boxing, Reigning champions Dolce & Gabbana Italia Thunder began the defence of their title at home at the Mediolanum Forum in Milan against a solid German Eagles team. This enthralling contest was settled by Italian team captain Clemente Russo as Charly Suarez and London 2012 Olympic bronze medallist Vincenzo Mangiacapre also recorded…
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Boxing: Nevin to star for British Lionhearts
Lausanne, Nov 13: World Series of Boxing (WSB) is delighted to confirm that Irishman John Joseph Nevin will compete this third season with the British Lionhearts. The explosive 23-year-old Lightweight (57-61kg) will be taking to the ring to face Branimir Stankovic from Croatia in his first outing for his new team on Friday 23 November…
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India Fighters to sit out WSB Season III
Lausanne, Nov 9: Following detailed discussions between World Series of Boxing (WSB), the Indian Boxing Federation (IABF) and TransStadia, it was agreed by all stakeholders that the India-based Franchise would sit-out WSB Season III in order to maximize its long-term impact on the boxing world both technically and commercially. “Like all Indian boxing fans and…
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Boxing: British Lionhearts join WSB Season III
Lausanne – Switzerland, Nov 06: Season III, World Series of Boxing (WSB) is delighted to announce the birth of a Great Britain WSB Franchise. The British Lionhearts – that will compete in Group B along Dolce & Gabbana Italia Thunder, German Eagles, Ukraine Otamans, Astana Arlans Kazakhstan and USA Knockouts – will be fully supported…